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Melanthia procellata
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Melanthia procellata, the pretty chalk carpet, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.
The wingspan is 27–32 mm. The moth flies from May to August.
The caterpillars feed on Clematis vitalba.
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Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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